What are the main factors that influence a Release Engineer I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Release Engineer 's salary?

A Release Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Release Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,030, a Release Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,831, a Release Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $124,863, a Release Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,342, a Release Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,515,

What are the highest paying states for a Release Engineer I?

Release Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Release Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $81,845, California $81,535, Massachusetts $80,448. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Release Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Release Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Release Engineer V: $171,936; Release Engineer IV: $139,253; Build and Release Engineer Senior: $123,100; Software Release Engineer Senior: $123,090; Release Engineer III: $123,018.

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Release Engineer I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Release Engineer I make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Release Engineer I in Delaware is $75,030 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Release Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,218
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,662 to $77,222
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,954

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Release Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,222	$6,435	$1,485	$37
Average	$75,030	$6,252	$1,443	$36
25th Percentile	$67,662	$5,638	$1,301	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Release Engineer I Salaries

A Release Engineer I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Release Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Release Engineer I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Release Engineer I (0-2 years): $75,030
Release Engineer II (2-4 years): $100,831
Release Engineer III (4-7 years): $124,863
Release Engineer IV (7+ years): $141,342
Release Engineer V (7-10 years): $174,515

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Release Engineer I	0-2 years	$75,030
Release Engineer II	2-4 years	$100,831
Release Engineer III	4-7 years	$124,863
Release Engineer IV	7+ years	$141,342
Release Engineer V	7-10 years	$174,515

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How Do Release Engineer I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Release Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,845.
California: $81,535.
Massachusetts: $80,448.

District of Columbia $81,845 California $81,535 Massachusetts $80,448 Washington $80,153 New Jersey $80,123 Alaska $80,019 Connecticut $78,999 New York $78,585

Hawaii $77,262 Rhode Island $76,641 Maryland $76,220 Minnesota $75,643 Colorado $75,422 Illinois $75,348 Oregon $75,067 Delaware $74,860

New Hampshire $74,730 Virginia $74,438 Pennsylvania $73,588 Nevada $73,160 North Dakota $73,019 Michigan $72,797 Wisconsin $72,716 Vermont $72,553

Texas $72,103 Maine $72,073 Arizona $72,029 Ohio $71,977 Georgia $71,297 Indiana $70,957 Wyoming $70,890 Utah $70,787

Iowa $70,742 Kansas $70,388 Louisiana $70,284 North Carolina $70,247 Missouri $70,232 Florida $69,944 Montana $69,789 Nebraska $69,641

Kentucky $69,560 South Carolina $69,264 Tennessee $69,079 Idaho $69,005 New Mexico $68,466 Oklahoma $68,347 Alabama $67,911 South Dakota $67,179

Arkansas $66,780 West Virginia $66,566 Mississippi $65,923

Top Paying Cities for Release Engineer Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $77,477
Little Creek: $76,760
Magnolia: $77,077

Lincoln, DE $77,477 Little Creek, DE $76,760 Magnolia, DE $77,077 Milford, DE $77,477 Marydel, DE $76,471 Millsboro, DE $77,477 Millville, DE $77,994 Milton, DE $77,477

Nassau, DE $77,477 Ocean View, DE $77,994 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,994 Seaford, DE $76,663 Selbyville, DE $77,994 Smyrna, DE $76,383 Viola, DE $77,077 Woodside, DE $76,856

Bear, DE $75,821 Newark, DE $75,850 Claymont, DE $75,909 Delaware City, DE $75,850 Hockessin, DE $75,909 Kirkwood, DE $75,850 Middletown, DE $76,227 Montchanin, DE $75,909

New Castle, DE $75,909 Odessa, DE $76,331 Port Penn, DE $75,643 Rockland, DE $75,909 Saint Georges, DE $75,850 Townsend, DE $76,220 Winterthur, DE $75,909 Lewes, DE $77,477

Wilmington, DE $75,909 Dover, DE $76,723 Dover Afb, DE $76,900 Bethany Beach, DE $77,994 Bethel, DE $76,663 Bridgeville, DE $77,477 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,804 Cheswold, DE $76,545

Clayton, DE $76,353 Dagsboro, DE $77,994 Delmar, DE $76,663 Ellendale, DE $77,477 Felton, DE $77,477 Fenwick Island, DE $77,994 Frankford, DE $77,994 Frederica, DE $77,477

Georgetown, DE $77,477 Greenwood, DE $77,477 Harbeson, DE $77,477 Harrington, DE $77,477 Hartly, DE $76,316 Houston, DE $77,477 Kenton, DE $76,353 Laurel, DE $76,663

Yorklyn, DE $75,909

Release Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Release Engineer I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$67,662

Average $75,030/year

$77,222

$5,638

Average $6,252/month

$6,435

$1,301

Average $1,443/week

$1,485

$33

Average $36/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,222	$6,435	$1,485	$37
Average	$75,030	$6,252	$1,443	$36
25th Percentile	$67,662	$5,638	$1,301	$33

Release Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Release Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Release Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $100,831 - a projected growth of 34% over your current level.

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